It was built by Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana in 1893 CE.

[1] Seto Durbar was built by Bir Shumsher JBR in 1893 CE in a land area of 375 ropani with Lal Durbar to its northeast as his private residence.

[2] Seto durbar was famous for its Grand State Hall known as Thulo Baithak or Big hall.

[3] The only remains of Seto durbar is a building occupied by NIDC Development Bank Head Office in Durbar Marg.

[4] Today most of the Hotel Annapurna stands on the grounds of Seto Durbar[5]